Mary Elizabeth Braddon

Broschiertes Buch

John Marchmont's Legacy V3 (1863)

Beschreibung

""John Marchmont's Legacy"" is a novel by Mary Elizabeth Braddon, first published in 1863. The book is divided into three volumes, with this being the third and final installment. The story follows the life of a young woman named Aurora Floyd, who has inherited a large fortune from her father. However, her past is shrouded in mystery, and as she tries to uncover the truth about her family, she finds herself embroiled in a web of deceit and betrayal. In this third volume, Aurora continues to search for answers about her past, while also dealing with the consequences of her actions. She must navigate her complicated relationships with the men in her life, including her estranged husband, her former lover, and a mysterious stranger who seems to know more about her than he lets on. Throughout the novel, Braddon explores themes of love, trust, and the consequences of one's actions. The book is known for its intricate plot, vivid characters, and suspenseful twists and turns. It is considered a classic of Victorian literature and has been praised for its feminist themes and strong female protagonist.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Mary Elizabeth Braddon, born on 4 October 1835 in London, was privately educated and began her career as an actress. After three years on stage, she shifted her focus to writing, marking the start of her prolific literary journey. In 1861, she met publisher John Maxwell, with whom she formed a personal and professional partnership.Braddon gained widespread recognition with her 1862 sensation novel, Lady Audley's Secret, which has been adapted multiple times for stage and screen. She continued to captivate readers with works like Aurora Floyd (1863), solidifying her status in Victorian literature. Beyond writing, she founded and edited Belgravia magazine, showcasing serialized novels and various literary pieces.In 1874, following the death of Maxwell's first wife, Braddon and Maxwell married, raising their six children together. They resided at Lichfield House in Richmond until her death on 4 February 1915. Braddon's legacy endures through her extensive body of work and her influence on the sensation novel genre.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 336
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 488g
• ISBN-13: 9781437120493
• ISBN-10: 1437120490
• Artikelnr.: 25511117